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COURSE OUTLINE

Course Health Informatics II (2019-2020)

Code / Version HIM72030 (102)

Total Hours 56

Credits 4

PreRequisite(s)
CoRequisite(s)

Course Description
Students are introduced to practical modelling approaches as a basis for decision making and process improvement. Complex
healthcare environments are examined using simulation, data analysis, and business acumen to uncover improvement opportunities.
Important health care indicators are calculated to assess the improvement outcomes. Students explore the relationship between
models, systems, and data in the context of the solving Health Informatics problems.

PLAR Eligible Yes

Eligible for Supplemental Yes (See eligibility requirements in the program handbook)

Resources
Physical Resources from Vendors/Publishers | Hard Copy Textbook | Ronald Bercaw. Taking Improvement from the Assembly Line to
Healthcare. CRC Press.

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to:

1. Discuss and evaluate current process improvement frameworks.


2. Discuss and evaluate the appropriate use of process improvement tools.
3. Conduct literature searches to inform improvement initiatives.
4. Communicate summaries of literature findings to colleagues in the form of a literature survey or review.
5. Develop recommendations to address constraint problems in healthcare environments.
6. Identify when simulation is appropriate to assess health care problems.
7. Analyze data to assess appropriate data distributions for patient arrival patterns and activities.
8. Construct a process simulation to evaluate outcomes of various process pathways.
9. Innovate solutions to improve current healthcare processes.

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to:
1.0 Fundamental Concepts In Health Informatics
1.1 Identify applications of Informatics.
1.2 Research and discuss emerging issues and trends in the field of Health Informatics.
1.3 Evaluate and differentiate various drivers of Health Informatics.
1.4 Examine the purpose of systems in the context of healthcare and health informatics.
2.0 Fundamentals of Improvement Thinking
2.1 Define Lean
2.2 Differentiate between value-added and non-value added activities
2.3 Identify the Seven Wastes
2.4 Apply the principles of Lean concepts (flow, pull, defect-free work, visual managment, kaizen)
2.5 Define, discuss and apply tools for process improvement (Takt Time, Direct Observation, Loading Diagram, Spaghetti
Mapping, Flow Diagram, Standard Work, and Process Control).
3.0 Searching And Retrieval Of Literature From Reputable Sources.
3.1 Structure well-formed questions to conduct a literature review.
3.2 Devise a search strategy to find relevant information.
3.3 Assess and synthesize research findings.
3.4 Cite literature references using a proper citation framework.
4.0 The Role of Models and Simulation in Delivery of Healthcare and Evaluation of Population Health
4.1 Define the concept of a model.
4.2 Explain the roles of models and simulations in informatics.
4.3 Analyze the benefits and limitations of models.
4.4 Use simulation software to model improvements in patient care.
4.5 Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of software simulation.
5.0 Simulating Healthcare Environments with Simulation Software.
5.1 Apply problem solving skills to offer viable solutions to real-world health care problems.
5.2 Model case studies to evaluate different resource allocation scenarios in a healthcare context.
5.3 Apply simulation techniques to model real world processes and workflows.
5.4 Discuss the appropriate use of simulation for healthcare-related problems.
5.5 Model data to inform decision making with Excel.

Evaluation
The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C).
In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria:

Description Quantity Percentage

1. Mid-Term Exam(s) 1 30.00 %

2. Case Study(s) 2 20.00 %

3. Assignment(s) 1 25.00 %

4. Project(s) 1 25.00 %

100.00 %

Notes
Academic integrity is expected and required of all Conestoga students. It is a student's responsibility to maintain compliance with
Conestoga's Academic Integrity Policy at all times.
Conestoga College is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
An Instructional Plan will be available at the beginning of the course and will be referred to in conjunction with this course outline.

Prepared By Mike Levy

School Health & Life Sciences

Date 2019-07-03 © Conestoga ITAL

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